Job prospects Diesel Engine Tester in Manitoba
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Job opportunities in Manitoba

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Improved global supply chains have supported renewed production growth in Manitoba's diverse manufacturing sector which includes transportation and farm equipment manufacturing.
  • According to the Conference Board of Canada, Manitoba's real manufacturing output is expected to remain stable throughout the forecast period.
  • Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer, New Flyer, is expanding their Winnipeg production facility. The expansion is expected to cost up to $80 million and create about 250 manufacturing jobs once complete in 2027.


Here are some key facts about Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
  • Mechanical assemblers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 25%
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 21%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • 65% of mechanical assemblers and inspectors work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of mechanical assemblers and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 93% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 7% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Breakdown by region

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Location Job prospects
Interlake Region Undetermined
North Central Region Very good
North Region Undetermined
Parklands Region Undetermined
South Central Region Very good
Southeast Region Undetermined
Southwest Region Good
Winnipeg Region Very good

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour Market Information Survey
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